Module 7 Activity and Exercise
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Isotonic contraction | cause muscle contraction and change muscle length |
| Isometric contraction | tightening or tensing of muscles without moving body parts |
| Antagonistic muscle | bring about movement at the joint |
| Synergistic muscles | contract to accomplish the same movement as antagonistic muscle |
| Proprioception | awareness of the position of the body and its parts |
| Hemiparesis | decreased sensation froms stroke or heart attack |
| Hypothermia | occurs when body temp is 95 F or lower |
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